Lee Jenkins was drafted No. 281 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #281
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Lee Jenkins came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 281
Who came off the board on either side of Lee Jenkins.
Baylor
Georgia Tech
Clemson
Miami
Tennessee in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee · 5× Pro Bowl
#5
Eric Berry
DB · KC · 2010
Tennessee · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#20
Dale Carter
DB · KC · 1992
Tennessee · 4× Pro Bowl
#57
Deon Grant
DB · CAR · 2000
Tennessee
#14
Roland James
DB · NE · 1980
Tennessee
#136
Gibril Wilson
DB · NYG · 2004
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lee Jenkins in the 1983 NFL Draft
Lee Jenkins is a Defensive back out of Tennessee selected No. 281 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tennessee has produced 214 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lee Jenkins drafted?
Lee Jenkins was selected No. 281 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lee-jenkins.
What college did Lee Jenkins play for?
Lee Jenkins played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Lee Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lee-jenkins.